As Maine Democrats scramble to replace Platner, party director says the 'grassroots energy … needs to find a home'
The Maine Democratic Party is rushing to select a new Senate candidate following the withdrawal of Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations. Party officials are organizing a convention to ensure a transparent replacement process before the July 27 deadline.
Why it matters
The outcome of this Senate race is critical for determining control of the US Senate, making the candidate selection process a matter of national political significance.
As the Maine Democratic Party scrambles to recover from the collapsed Senate campaign of Graham Platner , at the state party headquarters the phone hasn’t stopped ringing for 31-year-old Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson and her small team -- along with a growing army of unpaid volunteers.
The article reports on the logistical challenges of a political party without favoring a specific candidate or outcome.
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